(146) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 27717
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Reba
Patient and friendly tutor for elementary and middle school students
- $40 / h
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 30 miles
I was a middle school teacher for ten years and had many students with ADD/ADHD. I have a lot of experience working with kids whose attention may be more broadly scattered or more intensely focused than is considered typical. ADD/ADHD presents a huge challenge for kids in traditional classroom settings, but it can also come with some very interes Read more
Brian
Fostering a love for language
- $50 / h
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 30 miles
I am taking my final summer class before I get my Master of Arts in Teaching from NCSU. I've taught English in South Korea, done a teaching internship at Shepard Magnet Middle School, and done homework tutoring at the Boys and Girls Club. My approach to teaching and learning is based in the research for best teaching practices: among other things, connecting the lesson to student interests, engaging prior knowledge, and encouraging students to think of themselves as writers. This empowers s... Read more
Joshua
Duke Doctoral Student for Writing, GRE and Religion Tutoring
- $50 / h
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 20 miles
I bring a wealth of education and experience to the students I tutor. I am currently a doctoral student in theology, ethics, and culture at Duke University. I also hold a B.A. in English Literature from Maryville College where I was awarded prizes for outstanding research and overall academic achievement, and an M.Div. and M.A. in Religion from Wake Forest University. I scored in the 92nd percentile on the GRE writing section, and in the 90th percentile on the verbal section. I have two y... Read more
Joel
Tutor for General Biology on the High School or Undergrad Level
- $40 / h
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 15 miles
I am a lover of biology with a Master's degree in Applied Molecular Biology. I have an educational background in basic chemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and other areas of general biology. My main area of expertise is in genetics and molecular/cellular biology. As a graduate student, I was able to work as a teaching assistant for two genetics classes. I primarily worked one on one with students who had questions or didn't understand the concepts b... Read more
Jennifer
Able to work with studens with autism or special needs, all ages
- $45 / h
- 20 ratings
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 30 miles
I just graduated from Duke with my BS in Psychology and a minor in Neuroscience. I completed my senior year independent research project with Dr. Geraldine Dawson, in which we studied the effects of music based therapy for people with autism. I also interned one summer at the UC Davis MIND Institute, where I worked in a lab that used fMRI and neu Read more
Peggy
The World's Last True Generalist
- $40 / h
- 15 ratings
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 15 miles
Qualified by degree(s), certifications, and experience to tutor from elementary to high school, I have taught and tutored a broad range of subjects. In love with learning, my happiest moments in my teaching career were those when I heard "Oh, I get it!" Yes, I heard those words often. My gifts included the organized sequencing of instruction, the presentation, and the assessment of understanding. Very early in my career I identified those almost universal instructional mistakes that ... Read more
Leslie
Leslie: Reading, Writing, and Results Specialist
- $50 / h
- 137 ratings
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 40 miles
I have tutored students of all abilities and backgrounds for over 20 years, and have a history of successfully working with ADD and special needs students. From 1983-1986, I was the lead teacher in the alternative education high school program at Carrington school in Durham, North Carolina. I specialized in helping students with special needs pass Read more
Joanna
Experienced English and ESOL teacher
- $35 / h
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 10 miles
I am an experienced tutor who has been teaching for 35 years. I have worked with both children and adults. I have a Master's degree in Education from The School for International Training with an emphasis in ESL. I love working with international students and I provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for students to enjoy the experience of learning English. My home is a perfect setting for learning and is centrally located. I have an intuitive ability to know what my students n... Read more
Patricia
English Educator, Writer, Speaker and Business Owner
- $40 / h
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 5 miles
I am a playwright and in the process of producing my first play. I am also planning a theatrical tour and a college/university tour. I am currently working with a college and a local theater to produce a play series. I am also writing my fourth play. Read more
John
USC Undergrad For Math, Science, Japanese, and Test Prep Tutoring
- $50 / h
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 2 miles
I am currently an undergraduate student at USC who is double majoring in Biological Sciences and Environmental Science and Health. I have tutored for over 4 years in subjects that range from Japanese to Algebra to General Chemistry. I currently work with undergraduate students at USC as a Supplemental Instruction leader for the General Chemistry courses. In this capacity, I act similarly to a Teaching Assistant. Even though I work with undergraduate students, I have also had experience tu... Read more